Another great way to get semi-sweet chocolate is to use chocolate chips. 3 Tablespoons of chocolate chips is equal to one ounce or square of chocolate. When a recipe calls for 6 ounces, you will need a cup.

I have not bought any semi-sweet or unsweetened baking chocolate in many years.

I have never had any problems cooking or baking by substituting cocoa powder and cooking oil or by using chocolate chips.

I love using oil over shortening or even butter. Since it is in liquid form, you don’t have to melt it.